Initial 2025 college football SP+ rankings for every FBS team

As spring camps approach, Bill Connelly looks at what the metrics tell us about which teams to watch next season.

College football 2025 returning production for all 136 FBS teams

What teams have the most (and least) coming back, and what will it all mean next season?

Final college football defensive stop rate for 2024 season

We ranked the top defenses for the 2024 season based on how many times an opponent's drive ended without points.

2024-25 CFP, bowl picks: Predicting college football scores

We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.

2024-25 college football bowl game, CFP schedule

With the expanded playoff, the 2024-25 bowl schedule is bigger and better than ever.

College football bowl season: Takeaways, MVP of the game

Our college football experts offer a takeaway and an MVP after each game.

Jimmerson, Watson help Sam Houston to 31-26 win over Georgia Southern at New Orleans Bowl

— Jaylon Jimmerson returned the first of his two interceptions 28 yards for a touchdown in the opening minutes, Hunter Watson accounted for three touchdowns and Sam Houston beat...

Early college football bowl best bets: Underdogs and totals that stand out

What are the bets to consider during the first week of Bowl action?

Storylines to watch for every 2024 college football bowl game

Looking for an excuse to watch college football 40 or so times over the next few weeks? We've got you covered.

College football transfer portal Week 1 takeaways

What we learned about the transfer portal during a wild first week.

College football defensive stop rate after regular season

Our final regular-season ranking of the top defenses based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

College football Week 14 recap: The 20 best games of Rivalry Week

From stunning upsets to fantastic finishes, Bill Connelly revels in his favorite games from the best weekend of the season.

Temple hires K.C. Keeler to be Owls' new head coach

K.C. Keeler, who spearheaded Sam Houston State's transition from FCS to FBS and led the Bearkats' program to a 9-3 finish this season, has been hired as Temple's coach, replacing Stan Drayton, who was fired in November after three seasons with the Owls.

Sam Houston holds off Liberty 20-18, Bearkats remain in contention for Conference USA title game

— Hunter Watson threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter to Simeon Edwards and Sam Houston held off Liberty 20-18 on Friday to remain in contention for the Conference USA title game.

College football 2024 Week 14 schedule: Auburn vs. Alabama

Week 14 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Auburn vs. Alabama is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 14

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Jacksonville State wins 8th straight, clinches its 1st berth in the Conference USA championship game

— Tyler Huff ran for three touchdowns and Jacksonville State beat Sam Houston 21-11 on Saturday to clinch its first berth in the Conference USA championship game.

College football 2024 Week 13 schedule: Alabama vs. Oklahoma

Week 13 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. Oklahoma is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 13

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Watson's TD run gives Sam Houston 23-17 overtime win against Kennesaw State

— Hunter Watson rushed for a 10-yard touchdown to give Sam Houston a 23-17 overtime win over Kennesaw State on Saturday.

College football 2024 Week 12 schedule: LSU vs. Florida

Week 12 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. LSU vs. Florida is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 12

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 11

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

College football 2024 Week 10 schedule: Florida vs. Georgia

Week 10 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Florida vs. Georgia is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Sam Houston beats Louisiana Tech 9-3 in the lowest scoring FBS game this season

— Jay Ducker rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown, and Sam Houston capitalized on four turnovers to beat Louisiana Tech 9-3 on Tuesday night in the lowest scoring FBS game this season.

College football 2024 Week 9 schedule: LSU at Texas A&M

Week 9 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. LSU vs. Texas A&M is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Sam Houston tops FIU, becomes bowl eligible after FBS transition

Jase Bauer threw for 76 yards and rushed for 72 more in his first career start for Sam Houston, and the Bearkats held off Florida International 10-7 on Tuesday night to become bowl eligible in their first season following a two-year transition to the FBS.

Sam Houston becomes bowl eligible in its first season following a 2-year transition to the FBS

— Jase Bauer threw for 76 yards and rushed for 72 more in his first career start for Sam Houston, and the Bearkats held off Florida International 10-7 on Tuesday night to become bowl eligible in their first season following a two-year transition to...

College football 2024 Week 8 schedule: Alabama at Tennessee

Week 8 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. Tennessee is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Caden Veltkamp's 4 total TDs lead Western Kentucky past Sam Houston 31-14

— Caden Veltkamp threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns, and he added a score on the ground as Western Kentucky controlled the fourth quarter in beating Sam Houston 31-14 on Wednesday night.

College football 2024 Week 6 schedule: Missouri at Texas A&M

Week 6 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Missouri vs. Texas A&M is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

DJ McKinney, Hunter Watson power Sam Houston to 4th straight win, 41-21 over UTEP

— DJ McKinney ran for 138 yards with two touchdowns, Hunter Watson threw for two scores and Sam Houston defeated UTEP 41-21 on Thursday night for its fourth consecutive victory.

College football Week 5 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

After a game for the ages between Alabama and Georgia, certainties of 2024 are proving to be precarious at best.

Pavon makes a field goal with 6 seconds left as Sam Houston beats Texas State 40-39 at NRG Stadium

— Christian Pavon narrowly made a 24-yard field goal with six seconds remaining for Sam Houston's first lead of the game and the Bearkats held on for a 40-39 win over Texas State on...

College football 2024 Week 5 schedule: Georgia at Alabama

Week 5 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Georgia vs. Alabama is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Hunter Watson guides Sam Houston to 31-11 victory over New Mexico State

— Hunter Watson rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns to lead Sam Houston State to a 31-11 victory over New Mexico State in the Bearkats' Conference USA opener on Saturday night.

College football 2024 week 4 schedule: NC State-Clemson

Week 4 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. NC State vs. Clemson is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football 2024 week 3 schedule: LSU-South Carolina

Week 3 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. LSU vs. South Carolina is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

RJ Harvey's 4 TDs power UCF past Sam Houston, 45-14

— RJ Harvey rushed for three of his four touchdowns in the first half to help power UCF to a 45-14 win over Sam Houston Saturday for its second straight win at home to start the season.

College football 2024 week 2 schedule: Texas-Michigan

Week 2 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. NC State vs. Tennessee is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Week 1 recap: Overreactions on Penn State, Clemson, Miami

With one week down, Bill Connelly jumps to conclusions, hands out the Heisman and recaps his favorite games.

Hunter Watson throws for 229 yards, 2 TDs, Sam Houston beats Rice 34-14

— Hunter Watson threw two touchdown passes and Sam Houston scored twice in 50 seconds to defeat Rice 34-14 in a season-opening matchup on Saturday night.

Hunter Watson throws 32-yard touchdown pass pass to Ife Adeyi

Hunter Watson throws 32-yard touchdown pass pass to Ife Adeyi

Who are the longest-tenured college football coaches?

In the ever-evolving NCAA football landscape, which coaches have stayed with one team the longest? Check out where Saban, Swinney and others land.

College football Week 1 schedule: Clemson-Georgia, USC-LSU

Week 1 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Check out how to watch the games now.

Ranking all 134 FBS teams in tiers

We dug into a host of in-depth metrics and used that data to group similar teams together and then rank those groups.

Ranking all 134 FBS QB situations into tiers ahead of the 2024 season

There is some genuine talent and potential in our QB rankings, but is there anyone ready to take the spotlight?

Football Power Index: Which college teams are undervalued?

The first FPI for the 2024 season is out, and ESPN's college football reporters are here to break it down.

Conference USA preview: Breaking down Liberty, Western Kentucky and other contenders

What's ahead in the CUSA in 2024? We break down the best players and games and title odds in the league.

Bottom 10 after Week 12: James Madison gets a seat at the table

All are welcome at the Bottom 10 household, and we're thankful for both newcomers and those who returned just in time for Thanksgiving.